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After 16 years of hosting comedy central's "The Daily Show," Jon Stewart will officially sign off this week. TODAY’s Harry Smith reports.

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The premise is pretty straight-forward: identify a need, figure out how much it would cost to help, raise the money, give it to the cause, and do it all in just 24 hours. It's the brainchild of a young woman determined to make a difference. TODAY’s Erica Hill reports.

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TODAY first told you earlier this year about Jeremy Stamper, who wanted to create the perfect wedding for his bride, for the second time. After an accident, his wife couldn't remember their first wedding day, so yesterday-exactly one year to the date-they did it all over again. NBC’s Kate Snow reports.

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Quite a sight to behold in New York City as these incredible images of wild animals were put up on the Empire State Building Saturday night. NBC's Frances Rivera reports.

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An iconic woman's magazine will be "covered up" so to speak, by two retailers, who think it's a little too racy. From the Orange room, TODAY’s Dylan Dreyer reports.

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Two Kentucky neighbors are dueling over who was at fault when one of them blasted the other's drone out of the sky — leading to an arrest and felony charges. NBC’s Kerry Sanders reports.

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Rumors are now swirling that Vice President Joe Biden may be seriously considering entering the race for the White House. This, as the GOP candidates get ready for their first debate on Thursday. NBC’s Jristen Welker reports.

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NBC’s Meet the Press moderator Chuck Todd joins TODAY to discuss rumors about Vice President Joe Biden’s potiential 2016 bid, while the GOP, flooded with candidates, gears up for their first debate.

Wildlife authorities in Zimbabwe on Sunday dismissed a report of the shooting death of a male lion who was a companion of Cecil, a well-known lion killed by an American hunter in early July. NBC’s Kelly Cobiella reports.

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A 9-year-old bat boy was in critical condition after getting hit in the head with a bat by a baseball player taking practice swings in Kansas, his team said. TODAY's Sheinelle Jones reports.

One of California's largest wildfires grew by around 9,000 acres Saturday, as thousands of firefighters tried to tame more than 20 major fires across the dry, drought-stricken state. NBC’s Gadi Schwartz.

With a growing conflict in our nation between police and the communities they patrol, NBC's Kerry Sanders tells a centuries old Chinese sport is now breaking down formidable barriers.

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If you’ve ever driven someone else’s car and filled it up at the gas station, we’ve got a foolproof way to tell which side the gas tank is on, and if air fresheners aren’t your thing, we’ve got a solution that’s easy on the eyes, and the nose as well.

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Still looking for a good beach read? Trying to find the next "it" book that you can talk about with all of your friends? John Searles, best-selling author of "help for the haunted" & book critic has the lineup of the best books for leisure reading.

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Steve Guttenberg from SyFy's new hit franchise, Lavalantula, joins the TODAY team on the plaza! Steve is best-known for his role in Police Academy, starred in the TV-movie that premiered last Saturday, July 25.

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Prince Charles and Camilla were at an event earlier this week when an army air corps' mascot, a bald eagle, startled both of them. Their hilarious reactions were caught on camera and of course, social media reacted quickly, with a host of off the wall memes! This story and more, in TODAY’s Trending.

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The search for two 14-year-old boys who have been missing at sea near Florida since last Friday has been called off. NBC’s Kerry Sanders reports.

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Four years after he stepped away from the sidelines in "Friday Night Lights," Kyle Chandler is back to reprise the role of coach Taylor in a new "public service announcement." Check it out in TODAY’s POPstart.

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The killing of Cecil the Lion was illegal, the Zimbabwe government says, and they want Dr. Walter Palmer to be extradited. But a surprisingly large amount of hunting in African contries is legal, and more than 105,000 animals are hunted there every year. Among those killed each year: 600 lions, 640 elephants, and 800 leopards.

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The newest social media sensation is a 5-month-old pug-and-beagle mix with a permanent frown like Grumpy Cat’s. Earl the “Grumpy Puppy” now has his own Instagram account @earlthegrumpypuppy. From the Orange Room TODAY’s Sheinelle Jones reports.

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The FBI has been hit with a $20 million wrongful death claim from the family of James DiMaggio. DiMaggio was shot to death for allegedly abducting a teenage girl and allegedly murdering her relatives. An attorney for DiMaggio’s sister says the FBI did not respond appropriately during its rescue efforts. NBC’s Joe Fryer has the story.

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Zimbabwe’s wildlife minister says that extradition is being sought for Walter Palmer, the American dentist who killed well-known Cecil the lion, but Palmer is staying out of sight. And NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell denied Super Bowl MVP Tom Brady’s appeal over his four-game Deflate-Gate suspension, both of these stories and more are in TODAY’s The Download.

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Hillary Clinton used her speech at the National Urban League in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Friday to accomplish two of her political goals: bashing her potential opponent next year, ex-Florida governor Jeb Bush, and connecting with the "Black Lives Matter" civil rights movement. NBC’s Pete Williams reports.

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Wreckage found and believed to be from missing flight MH370 is in France, to be analyzed in a special lab. This, as searchers continue to scour the island for any more clues. NBC's Bill Neely reports.

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If you've been pouring sweat, you're not alone. Above average temperatures continue to blanket most of the country, breaking records in some areas, with no end in sight. NBC'S Kristen Dahlgren reports.

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A U.S. Forest Service firefighter died while battling a wildfire in northern California, authorities said. Searchers who were scouring the region all night found the body of David Ruhl Friday morning near the so-called Frog Fire, northwest of Adin, the Forest Service said. NBC’s Gadi Schwartz reports.

Country superstar Jason Aldean answers some questions straight from his fans, and in the process, reveals his biggest guilty pleasure. Hint: Aldean is a believer in appointment television.

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TODAY’s Tamron Hall shares a preview of her upcoming “Deadline: Crime,” special “Never Stop Looking,” about Ruth Parker and the nearly 30 years that she’s spent searching for her two sons after their father took them on a trip and never returned.

All week long, TODAY has been sharing easy, delicious recipes perfect for the summer. Celebrity chefs and food bloggers have been sharing their secrets, including everything from the perfect dump cake recipe to funnel cake ice-cream sandwiches.

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At TODAY, the news that Beijing has been selected to host the 2022 Winter Olympics is bringing back memories of the 2008 Summer Olympics in the Chinese capital, where Matt Lauer and Al Roker got into the spirit of the Games with their own rhythmic gymnastics routine. Their athleticism may not be Olympic level, but their enthusiasm is undeniable!

Kathie Lee and Hoda are joined by Nikki, Meagan, Kortnee, Jenni and Erika Alexander, 5 sisters who live under one roof after they were brought back together by “life, period.” They star in a new Oxygen show about their unique modern family, and tell the 4th Hour ladies how they’re almost always in sync.

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As Hoda chases an otter around the studio, Julie Scardina from SeaWorld tells Kathie Lee about animals that you could encounter – in the city! Scardina brings in a hawk, some otters and even a cute baby beaver and explains that though they are “adapted to living in the city,” humans still have a huge responsibility to keep them safe.

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Kathie Lee and Hoda sit down with Lisa Gaché, CEO and founder of Beverly Hills Manners, to learn the dos and don’ts of backyard barbecue etiquette. Learn the formal and informal ways to eat ribs, watermelon, corn and crustaceans – without getting it all over your face. Sadly, it’s not “proper” to lick your fingers or suck the bones.

Fitness icon Denise Austin and her daughter Katie show Kathie Lee, Hoda and their “adopted daughters” from the plaza how to trim and sculpt their waistlines, while also spending quality time with each other.

As two playful, and adoptable, puppies ‘ruff’house on set, Tony award winner Bernadette Peters tells Kathie Lee and Hoda about her passion for dogs and her children’s book “Stella and Charlie: Friends Forever,” and her new Amazon show “Mozart in the Jungle.”

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Tony winner Patti Lupone said in a statement that all the rude behavior by audience members in the theater has made her question “whether I want to work on stage anymore.” Actor Kevin Bacon is also taking up the issue by starring as his “Cop Car” character in a public service announcement about texting for a theater. Though Hoda believes people don’t have deliberately bad intentions, Kathie Lee says that people should “try to forget your life” and enjoy the experience.

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KLG, Hoda celebrate National “Going to Poughkeepsie” Day, a term they coined several years ago for the “Big O” Day. According to match.com, women with red hair and conservative Republicans are among those who go to “Poughkeepsie” the most – and Kathie Lee is a natural red head.

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Ever since Hoda started working with Kathie Lee, she says that she’s become a better listener. “I realized that if I’m not paying attention, it’s like someone could be lobbing grenades at me and I’m missing it. I’ve got to be ready to fire back!”

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Eighteen years ago the promising comedy career of “Saturday Night Live” cast member Chris Farley was cut short by drugs and alcohol. Now TODAY offers a first look at the new documentary about his life, “I Am Chris Farley,” and the anchors talk to the film’s executive producer: Kevin Farley, Chris’s brother.

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Google announced a new search feature that could help you avoid waiting in line. If you Google a popular restaurant, for example, a chart will appear showing when it’s busiest.

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A study of 75,000 women in China found that those who played sports as teens had a 16 percent lower risk of dying from cancer, and the benefit was even greater if they kept up exercise as adults.

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A new government report reveals that one in five adults in the U.S. is living with a disability. The disabilities range from mobility issues to problems with thinking, vision and self-care.

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As if sledding head first wasn't crazy enough, NowThis shows why the Olympians of Skeleton are wild.

Food writer Marilyn Hagerty, who gained viral fame for her review of Olive Garden last year, shares her thoughts on some of the latest food trends, including the ramen burger, stuffed bagel holes, and the Cronut.

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Renowned chocolatier Jacques Torres demonstrates creative ways to decorate Peeps for the Easter holiday, from a Peep wearing a tuxedo to a Pope Peep.

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Chef and food blogger Sally Hurst shows how you can easily whip up a tasty fondue platter for your holiday party using cheese, fresh fruit, fresh bread and bruschetta – and it only takes 20 minutes.

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Chef and food blogger Sally Hurst demonstrates how to make delicious Thanksgiving turkey gravy, from perfectly seasoning the turkey to roasting the vegetables and adding in a tangy beverage of your choice, like white wine or apple cider.

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TODAY’s food stylist Bianca Henry shows Al Roker how to make a quick, 3-ingredient crispy chicken, perfect for when you’re on the go.

TODAY's food stylist Bianca Henry and Al Roker make a light and tasty salad of sugar snap peas with parmesan and grapefruit.

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Food blogger Sally Hurst takes you through latest culinary experience of "jellymongers" Sam Bompass and Harry Parr, including a unique drive though, girls on roller skates and an unexpected use for jelly doughnuts.

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Ed McFarland, chef and owner of Ed’s Lobster Bar Annex in New York City, talks about the different ways he prepares lobster in his restaurant, using fun twists on the typical lobster meal.

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Ed McFarland, chef and owner of Ed’s Lobster Bar Annex in New York City, shows how to cook a lobster in a pot of boiling water, and how to easily get all of the meat from the lobster carcass.

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Chef Jesse Schenker of Recette restaurant in New York City talks about one of his favorite kitchen gadgets, the immersion blender, and shows how it’s perfect to use for batters, such as pancakes.

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Chef Roberto Santibanez of Fonda restaurants in New York City talks about the role salsa plays in Mexican cooking and shows how to make a classic roasted tomato salsa and a refreshing peach salsa.

Chef Roberto Santibanez, owner of Fonda restaurants in New York City, shows how to make corn tortillas on a griddle.

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Chef Jesse Schenker of Recette restaurant in New York City talks about his favorite knife to use in the kitchen, a Japanese slicer, and shows how to use it on fish.

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Dawn Casale and David Crofton, the team behind One Girl Cookies in New York City and the pastry cookbook "One Girl Cookies," share tips for getting professional-looking cake results using the crumb coat frosting technique.

Dawn Casale and David Crofton, the team behind One Girl Cookies in New York City and the pastry cookbook "One Girl Cookies," share tips for making delicious buttercream with the perfect consistency.

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John McCarthy, beverage director of Highlands Restaurant Group, shows how to make an Old Fashioned cocktail with gin instead of the typical base spirit, bourbon.

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TODAY’s food stylist Bianca Henry shows Al Roker how he can easily whip up a pie using prepared pie dough, whole fruit and sugar — perfect for your last course in a fall feast.

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Chef Jesse Schenker of Recette restaurant in New York City talks about his why plastic wrap is one of his favorite kitchen gadgets because it is not only great for storing food, but allows you to shape it, too.

“Top Chef” alum and chef and owner of TALDE restaurant Dale Talde talks about the popular Asian dessert, halo halo, which features shaved ice with toppings, sharing his creative take on the classic.

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John McCarthy, beverage director of Highlands Restaurant Group, shows how to make his signature cocktail, which is a twist on the popular Tom Collins drink, substituting rum for gin and using a cardamom syrup instead of simple sugar.

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“Top Chef” alum and chef and owner of TALDE restaurant, Dale Talde, talks about how to make the perfect dumpling and suggests adding a twist to the classic.

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John McCarthy, beverage director of Highlands Restaurant Group, shows how to make his award-winning drink, The McQueen, which uses Scotch whiskey and mezcal and has a delicious smoky taste.

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Chef Sally Hurst demonstrates how to whip together a quick appetizer using the classic combination of crostini, bresola beef and horseradish, complete with a dice of crunchy apples.

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John McCarthy, beverage director of Highlands Restaurant Group, shows how to make his signature drink, inspired by Queen Elizabeth.

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Chef Roberto Santibanez of Fonda restaurants in New York City shows how to make a classic guacamole and a refreshing twist, which includes pineapple and cucumber.

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Dawn Casale and David Crofton, the team behind One Girl Cookies in New York City and the pastry cookbook "One Girl Cookies," share tips for rolling out the perfect pie crust.

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Chef Jesse Schenker of Recette restaurant in New York City talks about how he uses one of his favorite kitchen gadgets, the ISI canister, for creating texture in soups or drinks.

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Ed McFarland, chef and owner of Ed’s Lobster Bar Annex in New York City, talks about which alcoholic beverage goes best with lobster, from Bloody Mary cocktails to white wine to ale.

Chef and food blogger Sally Hurst demonstrates how to quickly put together a mouth-watering antipasti platter with prosciutto-wrapped breadsticks, roasted artichokes and more to satisfy your guests taste buds this holiday season.

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Personal finance expert David Bach explains how carpooling, shopping online and visiting certain coupon websites can help save you money when you’re heading to the grocery store.

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Chef Roberto Santibanez, owner of Fonda restaurants in New York City, shows how to make two different and delicious salsas using tomatillos, a staple of Mexican cuisine, as the primary ingredient.

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Ed McFarland, chef and owner of Ed’s Lobster Bar Annex in New York City, reveals that the secret to choosing a lobster is to pick a feisty lobster, not an idle one. He also goes through the anatomy of a lobster and how to differentiate males from females.

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The classic hors d’oevure, Tuna Tartare, gets a refreshing update with simple clean flavors and wonton crisps for an Asian twist that will have your guests clamoring for more.

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NBC’s Max Paul meets and eats with Los Angeles chef Casey Lane, who was recently named one of the best chef-restaurateurs in the country by Food & Wine magazine and is about to open his third eatery, all at just 29 years old.

Lany Phlong left her corporate job to cook professionally – but she never went to culinary school. Thanks to Internet startup Kitchensurfing, Phlong is able to book dinner parties and cook her authentic Cambodian meals for an enthusiastic audience.

All week long, TODAY has been sharing easy, delicious recipes perfect for the summer. Celebrity chefs and food bloggers have been sharing their secrets, including everything from the perfect dump cake recipe to funnel cake ice-cream sandwiches.

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Kathie Lee and Hoda sit down with Lisa Gaché, CEO and founder of Beverly Hills Manners, to learn the dos and don’ts of backyard barbecue etiquette. Learn the formal and informal ways to eat ribs, watermelon, corn and crustaceans – without getting it all over your face. Sadly, it’s not “proper” to lick your fingers or suck the bones.

Cathy Mitchell, the “queen of dump cakes,” joins Kathie Lee and Hoda to make a deliciously tasty triple chocolate brownie – in a slow cooker. The review: “You’d pay a fortune for that in a restaurant!”

TODAY’s Al Roker, Tamron Hall and Natalie Morales discuss the hot topic of foods with confusing pronunciations, and a new list published on the website Dig to Know. The anchors compare pronunciations of such words as espresso, caramel, hummus and bruschetta.

Can a cheesecake with only three ingredients taste good? A 2013 YouTube video of a cheesecake recipe that uses only eggs, white chocolate and cream cheese has racked up more than 2.6 million views. TODAY’s Al Roker, Tamron Hall and Natalie Morales do a taste test, and the reactions are mixed.

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After working as a White House chef, executive director of Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” initiative, and nutrition advisor to the president, Sam Kass has become the newest member of the TODAY Food team. He explains his philosophy of food to Matt Lauer and Savannah Guthrie and demonstrates some creative things to do with fruit.

Eva Gutowski has 3.5 million followers on her YouTube channel, “MyLifeAsEva.” She joins the TODAY anchors in Studio 1A to demonstrate some fun summer DIY projects for all ages, including a recipe for watermelon cake, a burlap banner and a smartphone case.

Peaches are at their peak, and New York Times columnist Melissa Clark knows just how to make the most of them. She shows Kathie Lee and Hoda how to make a sweet skillet peach crisp.

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More and more meal delivery services like Blue Apron and Plated are popping up to deliver all the ingredients you need to make a meal, sparing home chefs from having to navigate the supermarket aisles. Adam Rapoport of Bon Appetit magazine shows Savannah Guthrie what you can expect from various services.

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Warren Brown, owner of CakeLove bakery in Washington, D.C., joins Al Roker in the TODAY Kitchen to demonstrate how to make an easy coffee cake that’s perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack.

TODAY Food is offering a week of delicious dessert recipes and to kick things off, food blogger and cook Siri Pinter is in the TODAY kitchen to show Savannah Guthrie a TODAY original recipe for muffin tin fruit pies.

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Every day seems to be national "something" day, Saturday is national hot fudge sundae day, so the TODAY show anchor had a little fun on the plaza, seeing who could create the best hot fudge sundae!

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From sweets to meats and more, lifestyle expert Sissy Biggers gives Kathie Lee and Jenna Bush Hager a taste of the newest and most delicious food trends. Say goodbye to hazelnut spreads and hello to pistachio!

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Kathie Lee and guest co-host Jenna Bush Hager celebrate National Tequila Day with a cocktail and a mocktail, courtesy of Katherine Heigl and her mixologist friend PJ Pesce. The Sierra Norte cocktail may be a little strong, but that’s ok because it’s 5 o’clock somewhere!

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It’s all about the beets Friday as Irish food writer and cook Donal Skehan shows Kathie Lee and Jenna Bush how to use beets to make a delicious yet healthy risotto. This recipe can’t be beet – er, beat!

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Thursday is National Hot Dog Day, and Justin Chapple of Food & Wine magazine is in the TODAY kitchen to show Al Roker and Tamron Hall some clever hacks for your weekend barbecue, including spiral-cut hot dogs and bread-braided hot dogs.

Carson Daly can’t stand eggplant. His fiancée, food blogger and cook Siri Pinter, is determined to convert him, as well as fellow eggplant-hater Savannah Guthrie, tempting them in the TODAY Kitchen with crispy eggplant chips and roasted eggplant dip.

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Fast food giant McDonald’s has been testing the idea of all-day breakfast, and now a memo to franchisees tells them to be ready for the potential launch of all-day McDonald’s breakfast as soon as October.

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The paleo and Mediterranean diets are all over the news. TODAY nutritionist Joy Bauer and medical expert Dr. Natalie Azar explain what you need to know before deciding if either regime is for you.

A new study that looks at people genetic propensity to like sweets has the TODAY anchors comparing theirs. Natalie Morales says she’s more of a carbs person, but Savannah Guthrie says her sweet tooth in an 11 on a scale of 10.

A vegan diet may be a good option, particularly for those allergic to milk and eggs, or simply trying to cut back on meat and dairy. Dietitian Joy Bauer shows the TODAY anchors (and surprise guest Norm MacDonald) some vegan swaps for your favorite foods, such as a surprisingly delicious bean dip instead of cream cheese on a bagel.

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Hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons tells TODAY’s Al Roker that he’s felt a number of benefits since embracing the vegan lifestyle, which eliminates all animal products from your diet, and Simmons takes Al to one of his favorite vegan restaurants in New York City. TODAY nutritionist Joy Bauer spells out the pros and cons of going vegan.

Chefs Jeff McInnis and Janine Booth of New York restaurant Root & Bone take TODAY’s challenge to craft delicious dishes using leafy greens. They demonstrate how to make cole slaw wraps, a salad using kale and grilled apricots, and collard greens.

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Even if your family isn’t usually crazy about cauliflower, they’ll change their tune after trying creative recipes demonstrated by chef and television personality Aarti Sequeira: cauliflower steaks with lime yogurt, Indian braised cauliflower and potatoes, and cauliflower “couscous” with radicchio, dates and feta.

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We are our continuing our theme this week of "Summer Slim Down" recipes that show you don't have to indulge in all the wrong things to have a satisfying meal or dessert. Shauna Sever, author of the book, “Real Sweet”, brought along her four-spice pear, apple, and blackberry crisp dish. It's made up with a filling that is entirely fruit!

TODAY’s Al Roker shows us how to make a delicious hobo pack, a steamed aluminum foil bag of your favorite fish, veggies and herbs that you can easily toss on the grill or your stovetop.

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It gets bubbly in the kitchen as Maureen Petrosky, author of “The Cocktail Club,” shows Kathie Lee and Hoda how to make delicious sangria and a margarita that taste delicious without all the added sugar.

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Sunday is National Ice Cream Day, and Justin Chapple, host of “Mad Genius Tips” on Foodandwine.com, shows the TODAY anchors some easy hacks to help you make the most of it.

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NBC News health and nutrition editor Madelyn Fernstrom joins Kathie Lee and Hoda to show them how long is too long for food to be left out at a barbecue. Find out the lifespan of guacamole and chips, cooked burgers and 3-bean salad when they’re left out in the summer heat.

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A nutritionist with Prevention magazine and registered dietitian, Wendy Bazilian, visits the TODAY kitchen to show Willie Geist how you can make your own condiments from fresh, healthy ingredients, including homemade ketchup and mustard.

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Ryan Depersio, executive chef and partner at Battello, shows Kathie Lee and Hoda how to make a fresh and tasty Mediterranean meal with grilled swordfish and a quinoa salad.

TODAY’s style editor Bobbie Thomas makes a very special announcement after months of IVF treatment.

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TODAY’s Hoda Kotb loses it while trying to explain how you can win a Starbucks card that gives holders one free food or beverage item every day for the next 30 years.

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Pastor Joel Osteen from Lakewood Church in Houston shares encouraging advice on how to face each day with gratitude and he shares his morning routine, which he says helps him start the day feeling uplifted.

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Here are some easy tips on how to hide all those unsightly messy electrical cords.

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How to maximize closet space and keep your jewelry organized.

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From the first days of the show, the cast of 'Friends' became a regular fixture on TODAY.

Carson Daly and the Orange Room crew mark the anniversary by hosting a live event full of special guests and a look back at favorite moments from the past year.

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Carson chats with the “Late Night with Seth Meyers” host who explains how he ended up with a broken nose while hanging out with friends during their fantasy football draft.

Charming viral video star Tre Hart and his mom Shanee Hart Skype into the Orange Room to talk about their sudden rise to internet fame.

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You see their heads in the Orange Room typing away at their computers, but, who are they? Carson introduces the team behind the Orange Room, Matt Murray, Brittany Haviland and Courtney Hindle.

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As Clive Davis announced a new album from Whitney Houston, take a look back at how the diva quickly rose to the top.

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The TODAY anchors play our game “Orange Room Roulette,” and answer questions written by celebrities who have stopped by Studio 1A.

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The talented Holderness family mesmerized the Internet with their family-friendly music video parodies. Carson brings them into the Orange Room to share a brand new video just for the TODAY Orange Room team.

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Carson Daly tours the Studio 1A control room where he chats with executive producer Don Nash, who, along with his team, puts together four hours of the TODAY show every morning.

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The anchors weigh in on which members of the TODAY family they think are the most active on social media, and who they most enjoy following, with heavy praise for Al Roker, Hoda Kotb, and Savannah Guthrie.

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To demonstrate the dangers of texting and walking, Al took a dangerous tour around the studio, and smacked his head on a lot of expensive equipment.

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Guinness World Records has named a Great Dane called Zeus the world's tallest living dog. TODAY.com's Dara Brown reports.

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Danielle Fishel stopped by the Orange Room to enumerate all the ways Topanga taught us how to live better lives.

Nurse Jill Morgan helped to care for Ebola survivor Nancy Writebol at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia and emphasizes how important it was to keep her patient’s spirits up, even if that meant giving her a “spa day.”

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As students across America start college this week, here’s a look at some of the cultural touchstones for the class of 2018 collected for Beloit College’s “The Mindset List”.

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Before being an actor on "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" and a "Dancing with the Stars" contestant, Alfonso Ribeiro danced his way onto TODAY as a child.

Ebola survivor Nancy Writebol tells TODAY’s Matt Lauer how she reacted upon learning that her friend and co-worker Dr. Rick Sacra has become the third American to be stricken with the deadly virus while helping the sick in a Liberian hospital.

Youtube star and fashion expert Missy Lynn demonstrates some easy but effective make-up techniques you can use when you’re crunched for time.

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Kametra Barbour, who had four young children in the car, is still shaken after being pulled over and handcuffed by police in Forney, Texas. The officers were looking for a passenger who was reported to be waving a gun out of a car window. Police have since said that while the woman’s car matched the description, the arrest was “unfortunate.” NBC’s Janet Shamlian reports.

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How to beat the family road trip blues with a weird wordplay game called "Hink Pink." No apps, batteries, boards or pieces required. Or allowed.

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Parents Edward and Kristin Wagner mounted a GoPro camera on their baby son Braydon's corrective helmet to see the world through his eyes. Watch what he notices at a Grand Prix car race (he seems to like the shiny car).

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Little League superstar Mo’ne Davis is making headlines as the first female pitcher to throw a shutout in a Little League World Series game, but the way was paved for her by Brucker, the first American girl to ever play in the series. NBC’s Stephen Frazier brought us the Nightly News report on Brucker back in 1989.

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Take an exclusive listen to a song by one of the “Harry Potter” author’s favorite “off-stage” characters, Celestina Warbeck, as the fictitious sorceress and her backing group “The Banshees” perform “You Stole My Cauldron, but You can’t Have My Heart.”

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Friends, family and members of Rosemary Lambert’s local community in Muskegon, Michigan take the Ice Bucket Challenge to support the mom of four, who was diagnosed with ALS in 2013.

TODAY Show hosts take the ice bucket challenge to help raise awareness for ALS.

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From snacks to clown noses, the distractions you need to keep the little beasts at bay while in the air.

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Ben Queen, executive producer of the new romantic comedy "A to Z," explains why now is a good time for the genre on television.

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